Hot Bird 13B
In this article we are going to explore Hot Bird 13B, a topic that has generated a lot of interest in recent years. From its impact on society to its implications on popular culture, Hot Bird 13B has captured the attention of people of all ages around the world. As we continue to move into the 21st century, Hot Bird 13B has become a focal point for debates and discussions in various fields, from politics to science. Through this article, we will seek to analyze in depth the different aspects of Hot Bird 13B and understand its relevance today.
| Names | Hot Bird 8 (2006–2012) Hot Bird 13B (2012–2023) Eutelsat Hot Bird 13B |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Communications |
| Operator | Eutelsat |
| COSPAR ID | 2006-032A |
| SATCAT no. | 29270 |
| Website | www |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Hot Bird 8 |
| Spacecraft type | Eurostar (satellite bus) |
| Bus | Eurostar-3000 |
| Manufacturer | EADS Astrium |
| Launch mass | 4,875 kg (10,748 lb) |
| Power | 14 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 4 August 2006, 21:48:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Proton-M / Briz-M |
| Launch site | Baikonur, Site 200/39 |
| Contractor | Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center |
| Entered service | October 2006 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 13° East |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 64 Ku-band |
| Coverage area | Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
Hot Bird 13B, known as Hot Bird 8 prior to 2012, is a geostationary communications satellite. Operated by Eutelsat, it provides direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting services from geostationary orbit as part of Eutelsat's Hot Bird constellation at a longitude of 13° East.
Satellite description
Eutelsat and EADS Astrium announced in September 2003 the signature of a contract for the construction the Hot Bird 8 broadcast satellite. Hot Bird 8 was constructed by EADS Astrium, and is based on the Eurostar-3000 satellite bus. It has a mass of 4,875 kg (10,748 lb) and is expected to operate for 15 years. The spacecraft has 64 Ku-band transponders, broadcasting satellite television and radio to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Launch
Hot Bird 8, as it was then named, was launched by a Proton-M launch vehicle with a Briz-M upper stage. The launch took place from Site 200/39 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, at 21:48:00 UTC on 4 August 2006 with spacecraft separation occurring at 06:59:20 UTC on 5 August 2006. The launch was conducted by International Launch Services. The spacecraft was deployed into geosynchronous transfer orbit, raising itself to its operational geostationary position at 13° East by means of its apogee motor. The spacecraft is co-located with Hot Bird 13C and Hot Bird 13D.
References
- ^ "Hotbird 8, 9, 10 → Hotbird 13B, 13C, 13D / Atlantic Bird 4A / Eutelsat 3C / Eutelsat 33E". Gunter's Space Page. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "EUTELSAT HOT BIRD 13B satellite". The Fleet. Eutelsat. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan (14 March 2021). "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "ILS Current Campaign Blog - HOT BIRD 8" (PDF). International Launch Services. 7 September 2006. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "HOT BIRD 8". International Launch Services. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
External links
- Hot Bird 13B at the European Telecommunications Satellite Organization official website.
- Hot Bird 13B frequency chart on LyngSat